Rinnah רִנָּה
Son of Shimon, of the tribe of Judah
Who is Rinnah in the Bible?
Rinnah was a son of Shimon, a descendant of the tribe of Judah, mentioned in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles 4:20. He is listed alongside his brother Ben-hanan as part of the family line within Judah's tribe. Beyond this brief mention in the biblical genealogy, no additional information is provided about Rinnah's life, accomplishments, or role in Israel's history. His inclusion in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles reflects the biblical practice of documenting family lineages and descendants of Judah, establishing the continuity of this significant tribe in Israel's heritage.
Biography
Rinnah is briefly mentioned in 1Ch.4.20 as a son of Shimon, who was a descendant of Judah. The genealogy in 1 Chronicles 4 lists some of the prominent families and individuals within the tribe of Judah. Rinnah is listed along with his brother Ben-hanan as sons of Shimon. No further information is provided about Rinnah or his role within the tribe. His inclusion in the genealogy serves to document the family lines and descendants of Judah, the fourth son of Israel (or 'Jacob') and Leah, whose tribe became one of the most prominent and influential in Israel's history.
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In Scripture
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- 1 Chronicles 4:20
"The sons of Shimon: Amnon, Rinnah, Ben-hanan, and Tilon. The descendants of Ishi: Zoheth and Ben-zoheth."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | רִנָּה |
Rinnah
t makes him a son of Hanan (Codex Vaticanus Phana; Codex Alexandrinus Anan) by reading "ben" in the next name (Ben-hanan) as "son of."
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